How much does a security guard make in Alabama?
$33,720a year
Median yearly pay for security guards in Alabama. That is $16.21 an hour or $2,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.21
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,110Median: $33,720Highest 10%: $45,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| 25th | $28,060 | $13.49 | |
| Median | $33,720 | $16.21 | |
| 75th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| 90th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $38,500 |
| Huntsville, AL | $36,210 |
| Auburn, AL | $34,840 |
| Birmingham, AL | $33,820 |
| Mobile, AL | $33,630 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,590 |
| Daphne, AL | $31,240 |
| Montgomery, AL | $31,000 |
| Anniston, AL | $30,760 |
| Dothan, AL | $30,720 |
| Gadsden, AL | $30,040 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,720 |
| Florence, AL | $29,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security guards.
| 45. Kentucky | $35,420 |
| 46. North Carolina | $35,010 |
| 47. Georgia | $34,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $33,720 |
| 49. Louisiana | $32,240 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,180 |
| 51. West Virginia | $28,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $16.21 ($33,720 a year).
Do security guards make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $33,720 against $38,020 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Alabama rank for security guard pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays security guards the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $38,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.